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Top Mamdani official’s shady meet with Iran ambassador goes beyond NYC agenda

Commissioner Ana María Archila was scheduled to meet with Amir-Saeid Iravani, Iran’s permanent representative to the United Nations, at 2 United Nations Plaza, alongside two other senior officials in...

Democrats want ‘largest tax increase in state history’ — rather than cutting spending

Democrats in Sacramento have sent a budget to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk that includes...

Martin Scorcese’s AI adventure points to Hollywood’s future — like it or not

The “Goodfellas” director shocked Hollywood last month by embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help...

Michigan GOP gubernatorial rivals clash in primary debate

Michigan’s three leading Republican candidates for governor traded jabs at one another during Wednesday night’s heated primary debate, hurling accusations at opponents battling for an edge less than a month before the primary election. Criticism was directed at Rep. John James (R-Mich.), who has emerged as a frontrunner in the race after securing President Trump’s...

Iran recently plotted to kill Trump, per Israel

Israel recently shared intelligence with the U.S. that reportedly indicted a new plot from Iran to assassinate President Trump, according to a Wall Street Journal article published Thursday. The report, which cited people familiar with the matter, said Israeli officials warned the U.S. of what they viewed as a fresh threat against the president that would...

Ranked-Choice Voting Proposal at DNC Expected to Face Strong Pushback: Progressive ‘Pipe Dream’

Widespread adoption of ranked-choice voting would require support from the party’s Rules and Bylaws Committee as well as a majority of the DNC’s 450...

The James Comey and Letitia James Cases Go Away, for Now

Comey’s pending motions could be key.

What Next on Comey Prosecution?

Now that the Comey indictment has been dismissed, I expect that Attorney General Bondi will appoint Lindsey Halligan as ‘first assistant’ to the office...

The Trump Administration Is Really Bad at Retribution

Trump’s priorities are profoundly misplaced at a time when the public is losing patience with his administration’s failure to rein in consumer costs.

Former ‘ShamWow’ TV pitch man running for Congress

Infomercial salesman Offer Vince Shlomi, best known as the "ShamWow guy" who pitched the ultra-absorbent towel to TV audiences across the country, has filed to run for Congress in Texas as a Republican.

Sen. John Cornyn presses Olympics to bar transgender athletes before 2026 Winter Games

Sen. John Cornyn on Monday called on the International Olympic Committee to ban biological males from female sports ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics, saying that "timely action is essential" to protect fairness and safety in the women's category.

Associated Press asks court to restore its special access to Trump’s White House

The Associated Press fought an uphill battle in court Monday to try to regain its special access to the Oval Office, arguing that President Trump broke the news wire service's speech rights by demoting it to the same status as dozens of other media organizations.

Trump pledge to ‘immediately’ end protections for Minnesota Somalis sparks fear and legal questions

President Donald Trump's pledge to terminate temporary legal protections for Somalis living in Minnesota is triggering fear in the state's deeply-rooted immigrant community, along with doubts about whether the White House has the legal authority to enact the directive as described.

Trump to visit China in April, will host Chinese President Xi in Washington later in 2026

President Trump said Monday he accepted an invitation from President Xi Jinping to visit China in April and will reciprocate by hosting the Chinese leader for a state visit later in 2026.

First lady Melania Trump welcomes the White House Christmas Tree

First lady Melania Trump kicked off the holiday season Monday at the White House by welcoming the White House's official Christmas tree.

Pentagon reviews Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly for possible court-martial over military advice video

Sen. Mark Kelly, a retired Navy captain, could be recalled to active duty and face court-martial proceedings over what the Defense Department on Monday called "serious allegations of misconduct" that are now under review.

Bipartisan use of discharge petitions to force House votes is on the rise

The legislative tool that House lawmakers used to force a vote on releasing the Epstein files is growing in popularity, as frustrated rank-and-file members move to advance bipartisan priorities that GOP leaders have ignored.

Voting groups ask Supreme Court to block Texas’ GOP-friendly map

Voting rights activists urged the Supreme Court to prevent Texas from using a new, more Republican-friendly congressional map in next year's elections, telling the justices on Monday that the state illegally discriminated against minority voters.

Sen. Eric Schmitt says Senate in talks to have ‘Watergate style hearings’ over Arctic Frost

The Senate will likely hold "Watergate-style hearings" to get to the bottom of the Biden administration's pursuit of President Trump and other Republicans stemming from the aftermath of the 2020 election, Sen. Eric Schmitt told The Washington Times.

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